Emma’s Art School set is a vibrant canvas in miniature—a sunlit studio awash with pastels, easels, and the promise of endless creativity. But what if Emma decided to put down her paintbrush and pick up a spatula, or even an architectural blueprint? By reimagining the pieces of 41711-1, you can transform this charming art school into everything from a bustling diner to a refined modular gallery. Each alternate build keeps the heart of the original—bright color palettes, ample window space, and playful detailing—while sending your bricks in bold new directions.

Imagine a cozy corner café where patrons sip lattes beside walls lined with sketches, or a sleek, multi-story studio loft that doubles as a tiny gallery. Perhaps you’re drawn to the idea of a hands-on craft workshop, complete with knitting machines and pottery wheels, or even an underground speakeasy for your LEGO minifigs. These MOCs showcase how a handful of hinges, a scattering of tiles, and a dash of imagination can yield entirely fresh builds—encouraging you to look at every brick not just as a part of the set, but as the seed of your next creation.

Below, you’ll find a gallery of four standout alternate builds. Each one uses only the parts in Emma’s Art School (or combines two copies, in one case), and every design brings its own flair—whether it’s a corner pop-up, a modular extension, or a full-on diner. Click the model to dive into each build’s instructions, and get inspired to craft your own architectural remix.

Alternative Builds Gallery

Art School Corner

By Brick Artisan
A compact yet detailed pop-up that focuses on a single “corner” of the original school, turning it into a standalone studio booth perfect for street markets or gallery exhibits.

Designer: Brick Artisan
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-113665/Brick%20Artisan/art-school-corner-alternate-build-of-set-41711/

Art School Modular 41711

By re-bricked
This design expands Emma’s Art School into a multi-section modular building. Swap and stack sections to create a two-story gallery or a teaching loft above a street-level studio.

Designer: re-bricked
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-121788/re-bricked/art-school-modular-41711-alternate-build/

Emma’s Diner

By Fhendur
A nostalgic diner complete with checkered floors, bar stools, and a jukebox corner—Emma trades her easel for a spatula in this full-fledged restaurant rework.

Designer: Fhendur
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-133109/Fhendur/emmas-diner-alternate-build/

Partial Alternate Builds

Art School Modular (2×41711)

By re-bricked
For builders who double up, this partial alternate uses two copies of Emma’s Art School to create a grand modular block—think expanded loft spaces and interconnected studios.

Designer: re-bricked
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-124081/re-bricked/art-school-modular-alternate-build-2x-41711/

Each of these builds highlights the versatility hidden within the original set’s parts. Whether you’re after a quick corner remodel or a sprawling two-module masterpiece, Emma’s Art School offers endless potential. Grab your bricks, open the instructions, and let your imagination run wild—after all, in LEGO, every masterwork begins with a single piece.